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This apprenticeship deals with the repair and maintenance of all types of vehicles, from mopeds to lorries. There are more than 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, which mean we need plenty of motor vehicle technicians to keep them roadworthy. As an apprentice,
you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer, or work for an independent garage.

On the Advanced Level Apprenticeship, you’ll learn about more complex faults and how to identify and repair them using sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

Vehicle repair is challenging, hands-on work – every vehicle will present a new problem to solve. You’ll also need good communication skills in order to explain everything to the customer. But you’ll feel satisfied when the job’s done and that car is back
on the road.

Diagnosis and rectification of light vehicle transmission and driveline faults.

Entry requirements

Aged 16+

Working in or interested in Motor Vehicle - Maintenance and repair

Have English and Maths at GCSE A – D or equivalent

Need to complete a basic skills assessment in literacy and numeracy

Level 2: Successfully completed a relevant level 2 course

Level 3: Successfully completed a relevant level 3 course.

Assessment

Assessments are carried out in your workplace.

Our assessor will come and visit you at work every 6-8 weeks and assess you in your job role. Visits usually last around two hours.

Financial information

There is no cost for you to do an apprenticeship if you are 16-23 years old and you will be paid a wage.

NUS Apprentice extra Card

Apprentices can get discounts at over 120 high street and online retailers, please visit www.apprenticeextra.co.uk for more information.

Apprentice Oyster photocard

Apprentices can get up to 30% discounts on travel within London Borough. For more information, please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/adultdiscounts-and-concessions/apprentice-oysterphotocard

Future opportunities

Further study: If you complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be able to progress onto Level 3. Apprentices that complete Level 3 may be able to go onto a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.

Modern facilities at Uxbridge College give you everything you need to fulfil your potential. The campus is easy to get to and just minutes from bustling Uxbridge town centre.

Uxbridge College is based on two modern campuses which offer all the best facilities to help students achieve academic and vocational excellence. Both campuses provide a refectory, student social areas and a Learning Resource Centre – so you can study when it suits you. We also invest heavily in Information Communication Technology spending approximately £700,000 each year on new and upgraded equipment.

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Our spacious, comfortable classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, which can be linked to the internet, and PC software packages to give enormous scope for creative, engaging learning.

The Academy
The Academy building, where A Levels and GCSEs are taught in an adult environment, offers modern science laboratories and plenty of teaching space.

Learning Resource Centre
The modern environment at the Uxbridge Learning Resource Centre offers full library facilities including books, periodicals and audio visual resources, and an IT suite.

Media & Filming Laboratory
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Fashion & Design Workshop
The spacious, purpose-built studios offer the ideal space for creative people to nurture their art and ideas.

More Energy Fitness Centre
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Uxbridge town centre
From Debenhams and Top Shop to Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer, Uxbridge boasts a great range of stores high street stores. In addition, there is a multiplex cinema and a host of local pubs, restaurants and cafés – perfect for socialising with friends and family. For more information on the services available in Uxbridge, visitwww.uxbridge.towntalk.co.uk

Getting here
Wherever you come from, Uxbridge College is easily accessible by car or public transport, with ample parking on campus. The campus is near to the M40, M25, and Uxbridge Road, a short distance from Uxbridge Tube Station, and on more than a dozen bus routes. To plan your journey on London's public transport see www.tfl.gov.uk